Definition of metastasis in English:

metastasis

nounPlural metastases mɪˈtastəsɪsməˈtæstəsəs

mass nounMedicine

1The development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer.
〔医〕（恶性肿瘤）转移
an increased risk of metastasis
Example sentencesExamples
- Breast tumors may also be the result of metastasis from primary prostate cancer.
- Patients with a diagnosis of granular cell tumor should have a complete physical examination to exclude other primary tumors or metastasis from an aggressive malignant tumor.
- Six years later, a fine-needle aspirate of a cervical vertebra showed malignant cells consistent with metastasis from a primary lung carcinoma.
- Preoperatively, radiation is delivered to decrease the risk of local recurrence, prevent the development of distant metastasis and reduce tumor size to permit sphincter-preserving surgery.
- A malignant neoplasm in the neck can arise as a primary tumor or as metastasis from the upper aerodigestive tract or a distant site.
Synonyms
malignant growth, cancerous growth, malignant tumour, tumour, malignancy
1. 1.1count noun A metastatic growth.
  the patient developed pleural and liver metastases
  Example sentencesExamples
  Brain metastases occasionally produce psychological symptoms before metastatic disease is discovered.
  Oxaliplatin will be given only to patients who have liver metastases that may be shrunk to operable size.
  In contrast, liver metastases are much more common.
  Laparoscopy is used to examine the parietal peritoneum, liver, and other metastases of the viscera.
  However, only in 3 of these cases was the morphologic appearance in the metastasis so well differentiated as to be considered benign if taken out of context.
  This eliminates perverse growth, anticipating the metastasis that is seeking to re-enter the system.
  The liver is one of the most common sites for metastases from carcinoma.
  Five cases represented metastases from cutaneous squamous carcinomas.
  Sixteen cervical lymph nodes with metastasis of oral cancer and 20 benign lymph nodes were studied.
  Patients with certain rare tumours, such as liver metastases from neuroendocrine disease and sarcomas, can do well for several years.
  GTP inhibited the levels of urokinase plasminogen activator as well as matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, cellular molecules linked to the metastasis.
  Interestingly, contrast enhanced computed tomography identified liver metastases in only three of the 17 patients.
  These tumors tend to have lymph node metastases as seen in papillary carcinoma rather than hematogenous spread.
  Computed tomography of the abdomen and lung immediately before her death showed liver and lung metastases.
  With the exception of liver metastases of colorectal cancer, tumour deposits are almost always multiple and seldom amenable to resection.
  Liver metastases frequently present with multiple hepatic lesions on diagnosis.
  Ocular melanoma metastatic to other sites generally occurs in association with liver metastases.
  These findings were thought to be consistent with carcinoid tumor with metastases to the liver.
  One must exclude metastases from carcinoids of more typical sites of origin.
  Lung metastases in the absence of liver metastases are usually explained by this mechanism.
  Most centres in the United Kingdom recommend computed tomography of the chest to pick up synchronous early lung tumours or metastases.
  The purpose of this study was to investigate in detail the pathologic aspects of thyroid cancers with bone metastasis and to compare these with various clinical parameters.
  It is essential to confirm the diagnosis and determine whether cervical lymph nodes are involved or there are other primary tumours or metastases.
  The case of Paget disease with ductal carcinoma in situ had no nodal metastases.
  We report a case in which cutaneous metastases from a melanoma imitated herpes zoster.

Derivatives

metastatic

adjective mɛtəˈstatɪkˌmɛdəˈstædɪk

Medicine

Characterized or produced by metastasis.
metastatic prostate cancer
Example sentencesExamples
- metastatic lesions
- Unlike carcinomas, metastatic sarcomas generally occur deeper and may not ulcerate the mucosa.
- The echocardiography and the pathologic examination revealed a metastatic melanoma.
- Meningeal spread is not uncommon in cases of intracranial gliomas or metastatic carcinoma.

Origin

Late 16th century (as a rhetorical term, meaning 'rapid transition from one point to another'): from Greek, literally 'removal or change', from methistanai 'to change'.

Definition of metastasis in US English:

metastasis

nounməˈtæstəsəsməˈtastəsəs

Medicine

1The development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer.
〔医〕（恶性肿瘤）转移
an increased risk of metastasis
Example sentencesExamples
- Breast tumors may also be the result of metastasis from primary prostate cancer.
- A malignant neoplasm in the neck can arise as a primary tumor or as metastasis from the upper aerodigestive tract or a distant site.
- Six years later, a fine-needle aspirate of a cervical vertebra showed malignant cells consistent with metastasis from a primary lung carcinoma.
- Patients with a diagnosis of granular cell tumor should have a complete physical examination to exclude other primary tumors or metastasis from an aggressive malignant tumor.
- Preoperatively, radiation is delivered to decrease the risk of local recurrence, prevent the development of distant metastasis and reduce tumor size to permit sphincter-preserving surgery.
Synonyms
malignant growth, cancerous growth, malignant tumour, tumour, malignancy
1. 1.1 A metastatic growth.
  the patient developed pleural and liver metastases
  Example sentencesExamples
  These tumors tend to have lymph node metastases as seen in papillary carcinoma rather than hematogenous spread.
  Interestingly, contrast enhanced computed tomography identified liver metastases in only three of the 17 patients.
  Lung metastases in the absence of liver metastases are usually explained by this mechanism.
  GTP inhibited the levels of urokinase plasminogen activator as well as matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, cellular molecules linked to the metastasis.
  The case of Paget disease with ductal carcinoma in situ had no nodal metastases.
  Brain metastases occasionally produce psychological symptoms before metastatic disease is discovered.
  This eliminates perverse growth, anticipating the metastasis that is seeking to re-enter the system.
  Sixteen cervical lymph nodes with metastasis of oral cancer and 20 benign lymph nodes were studied.
  One must exclude metastases from carcinoids of more typical sites of origin.
  Liver metastases frequently present with multiple hepatic lesions on diagnosis.
  Ocular melanoma metastatic to other sites generally occurs in association with liver metastases.
  Five cases represented metastases from cutaneous squamous carcinomas.
  Computed tomography of the abdomen and lung immediately before her death showed liver and lung metastases.
  Patients with certain rare tumours, such as liver metastases from neuroendocrine disease and sarcomas, can do well for several years.
  With the exception of liver metastases of colorectal cancer, tumour deposits are almost always multiple and seldom amenable to resection.
  It is essential to confirm the diagnosis and determine whether cervical lymph nodes are involved or there are other primary tumours or metastases.
  Oxaliplatin will be given only to patients who have liver metastases that may be shrunk to operable size.
  Most centres in the United Kingdom recommend computed tomography of the chest to pick up synchronous early lung tumours or metastases.
  The purpose of this study was to investigate in detail the pathologic aspects of thyroid cancers with bone metastasis and to compare these with various clinical parameters.
  Laparoscopy is used to examine the parietal peritoneum, liver, and other metastases of the viscera.
  We report a case in which cutaneous metastases from a melanoma imitated herpes zoster.
  These findings were thought to be consistent with carcinoid tumor with metastases to the liver.
  The liver is one of the most common sites for metastases from carcinoma.
  However, only in 3 of these cases was the morphologic appearance in the metastasis so well differentiated as to be considered benign if taken out of context.
  In contrast, liver metastases are much more common.

Origin

Late 16th century (as a rhetorical term, meaning ‘rapid transition from one point to another’): from Greek, literally ‘removal or change’, from methistanai ‘to change’.

单词	metastasis
释义	Definition of metastasis in English: metastasis nounPlural metastases mɪˈtastəsɪsməˈtæstəsəs mass nounMedicine 1The development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer. 〔医〕（恶性肿瘤）转移 an increased risk of metastasis Example sentencesExamples Breast tumors may also be the result of metastasis from primary prostate cancer. Patients with a diagnosis of granular cell tumor should have a complete physical examination to exclude other primary tumors or metastasis from an aggressive malignant tumor. Six years later, a fine-needle aspirate of a cervical vertebra showed malignant cells consistent with metastasis from a primary lung carcinoma. Preoperatively, radiation is delivered to decrease the risk of local recurrence, prevent the development of distant metastasis and reduce tumor size to permit sphincter-preserving surgery. A malignant neoplasm in the neck can arise as a primary tumor or as metastasis from the upper aerodigestive tract or a distant site. Synonyms malignant growth, cancerous growth, malignant tumour, tumour, malignancy 1.1count noun A metastatic growth. the patient developed pleural and liver metastases Example sentencesExamples Brain metastases occasionally produce psychological symptoms before metastatic disease is discovered. Oxaliplatin will be given only to patients who have liver metastases that may be shrunk to operable size. In contrast, liver metastases are much more common. Laparoscopy is used to examine the parietal peritoneum, liver, and other metastases of the viscera. However, only in 3 of these cases was the morphologic appearance in the metastasis so well differentiated as to be considered benign if taken out of context. This eliminates perverse growth, anticipating the metastasis that is seeking to re-enter the system. The liver is one of the most common sites for metastases from carcinoma. Five cases represented metastases from cutaneous squamous carcinomas. Sixteen cervical lymph nodes with metastasis of oral cancer and 20 benign lymph nodes were studied. Patients with certain rare tumours, such as liver metastases from neuroendocrine disease and sarcomas, can do well for several years. GTP inhibited the levels of urokinase plasminogen activator as well as matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, cellular molecules linked to the metastasis. Interestingly, contrast enhanced computed tomography identified liver metastases in only three of the 17 patients. These tumors tend to have lymph node metastases as seen in papillary carcinoma rather than hematogenous spread. Computed tomography of the abdomen and lung immediately before her death showed liver and lung metastases. With the exception of liver metastases of colorectal cancer, tumour deposits are almost always multiple and seldom amenable to resection. Liver metastases frequently present with multiple hepatic lesions on diagnosis. Ocular melanoma metastatic to other sites generally occurs in association with liver metastases. These findings were thought to be consistent with carcinoid tumor with metastases to the liver. One must exclude metastases from carcinoids of more typical sites of origin. Lung metastases in the absence of liver metastases are usually explained by this mechanism. Most centres in the United Kingdom recommend computed tomography of the chest to pick up synchronous early lung tumours or metastases. The purpose of this study was to investigate in detail the pathologic aspects of thyroid cancers with bone metastasis and to compare these with various clinical parameters. It is essential to confirm the diagnosis and determine whether cervical lymph nodes are involved or there are other primary tumours or metastases. The case of Paget disease with ductal carcinoma in situ had no nodal metastases. We report a case in which cutaneous metastases from a melanoma imitated herpes zoster. Derivatives metastatic adjective mɛtəˈstatɪkˌmɛdəˈstædɪk Medicine Characterized or produced by metastasis. metastatic prostate cancer Example sentencesExamples metastatic lesions Unlike carcinomas, metastatic sarcomas generally occur deeper and may not ulcerate the mucosa. The echocardiography and the pathologic examination revealed a metastatic melanoma. Meningeal spread is not uncommon in cases of intracranial gliomas or metastatic carcinoma. Origin Late 16th century (as a rhetorical term, meaning 'rapid transition from one point to another'): from Greek, literally 'removal or change', from methistanai 'to change'. Definition of metastasis in US English: metastasis nounməˈtæstəsəsməˈtastəsəs Medicine 1The development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer. 〔医〕（恶性肿瘤）转移 an increased risk of metastasis Example sentencesExamples Breast tumors may also be the result of metastasis from primary prostate cancer. A malignant neoplasm in the neck can arise as a primary tumor or as metastasis from the upper aerodigestive tract or a distant site. Six years later, a fine-needle aspirate of a cervical vertebra showed malignant cells consistent with metastasis from a primary lung carcinoma. Patients with a diagnosis of granular cell tumor should have a complete physical examination to exclude other primary tumors or metastasis from an aggressive malignant tumor. Preoperatively, radiation is delivered to decrease the risk of local recurrence, prevent the development of distant metastasis and reduce tumor size to permit sphincter-preserving surgery. Synonyms malignant growth, cancerous growth, malignant tumour, tumour, malignancy 1.1 A metastatic growth. the patient developed pleural and liver metastases Example sentencesExamples These tumors tend to have lymph node metastases as seen in papillary carcinoma rather than hematogenous spread. Interestingly, contrast enhanced computed tomography identified liver metastases in only three of the 17 patients. Lung metastases in the absence of liver metastases are usually explained by this mechanism. GTP inhibited the levels of urokinase plasminogen activator as well as matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, cellular molecules linked to the metastasis. The case of Paget disease with ductal carcinoma in situ had no nodal metastases. Brain metastases occasionally produce psychological symptoms before metastatic disease is discovered. This eliminates perverse growth, anticipating the metastasis that is seeking to re-enter the system. Sixteen cervical lymph nodes with metastasis of oral cancer and 20 benign lymph nodes were studied. One must exclude metastases from carcinoids of more typical sites of origin. Liver metastases frequently present with multiple hepatic lesions on diagnosis. Ocular melanoma metastatic to other sites generally occurs in association with liver metastases. Five cases represented metastases from cutaneous squamous carcinomas. Computed tomography of the abdomen and lung immediately before her death showed liver and lung metastases. Patients with certain rare tumours, such as liver metastases from neuroendocrine disease and sarcomas, can do well for several years. With the exception of liver metastases of colorectal cancer, tumour deposits are almost always multiple and seldom amenable to resection. It is essential to confirm the diagnosis and determine whether cervical lymph nodes are involved or there are other primary tumours or metastases. Oxaliplatin will be given only to patients who have liver metastases that may be shrunk to operable size. Most centres in the United Kingdom recommend computed tomography of the chest to pick up synchronous early lung tumours or metastases. The purpose of this study was to investigate in detail the pathologic aspects of thyroid cancers with bone metastasis and to compare these with various clinical parameters. Laparoscopy is used to examine the parietal peritoneum, liver, and other metastases of the viscera. We report a case in which cutaneous metastases from a melanoma imitated herpes zoster. These findings were thought to be consistent with carcinoid tumor with metastases to the liver. The liver is one of the most common sites for metastases from carcinoma. However, only in 3 of these cases was the morphologic appearance in the metastasis so well differentiated as to be considered benign if taken out of context. In contrast, liver metastases are much more common. Origin Late 16th century (as a rhetorical term, meaning ‘rapid transition from one point to another’): from Greek, literally ‘removal or change’, from methistanai ‘to change’.
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